Castle Quay was filled with excitement on Thursday, June 18th, 2026, as we hosted our beloved annual Castle Quay Awards at the scenic The Lower Decks at The Light Cinema!
The afternoon was a vibrant celebration of the diverse businesses and dedicated individuals who consistently go above and beyond to enrich the visitor experience at Castle Quay. These awards shine a spotlight on the exceptional service, commitment, and community spirit demonstrated by our many businesses. They are about the people behind the counters, the friendly faces who make every visit special, and the teams that go the extra mile for our local visitors.
A huge congratulations to all of our incredible winners and nominees! Discover the full breakdown of categories below:
Best Food and Beverage
- Winner: Pinto Lounge
- Nominees: Pinto Lounge, Boba Bros, Jammin Pizza, Coffee #1, Greggs
Best Coffee
- Winner: Costa
- Nominees: Vintage Teas, Pinto Lounge, Costa, Coffee #1, Muffin Break
Best National Brand
- Winner: Waterstones
- Nominees: Waterstones, Boots, The Light, Costa, Greggs
Best Independent Brand
- Winner: Nothing But Footprints
- Nominees: Quirky Corner, Boba Bros, Nothing But Footprints, Banbury Museum, Jammin Pizza
Best Window Display
- Winner: Nothing But Footprints
- Nominees: Quirky Corner, Banbury Museum and Gallery, Smart Ideas, Nothing But Footprints, Waterstones
Best Social Media Presence
- Winner: Banbury Museum & Gallery
- Nominees: Banbury Museum, Nothing But Footprints, Pinto Lounge, Quirky Corner, Waterstones
Best Customer Experience
- Winner: Nothing But Footprints
- Nominees: Quirky Corner, Boba Bros, Nothing But Footprints, Banbury Museum, The School for Stars
Best Presented Brand
- Winner: Banbury Museum & Gallery
- Nominees: Nothing But Footprints, Smart Ideas, Banbury Museum, New Look
Best Sustainability and Community Award
- Winner: Nothing But Footprints
- Nominees: Banbury Museum, The Light, Quirky Corner, Boots, Nothing But Footprints
Best Customer Service Person
- Winner: Jem Hawkes – Nothing But Footprints
- Nominees:
- Mahsa – Chick N Bun
- Stella Gardiner – Banbury Museum
- Tammy Rose – Roses of Bloxham
- Jem Hawkes – Nothing But Footprints
- Donna – Greggs
Centre Director Award
Winner: Smart Ideas
